Op-Ed School vouchers don’t just undermine public schools, they undermine our democracy
Read the following piece from the Los Angeles Times By Jonah Edelman and Randi Weingarten President Trump wants to siphon billions of dollars from public schools to fund private and religious school vouchers. It’s an idea that’s bad for…
The Smith Hill Report, 5-22-17
May 22, 2017 RIC/AFT Advocacy For Tuition Program Continues The RIFTHP local union 1819, representing Rhode Island College faculty, has initiated a campaign to support Governor Raimondo’s proposal for two years of tuition-free education at each of Rhode Island’s…
Pawt. School Committee Agenda, 5-23-17
Tolman’s Savastano is RI’s Principal of the Year
RIASP announces 2017 Rhode Island Secondary School Principal of the Year Congratulations to Rhode Island’s 2017 Secondary School Principal of the Year, Christopher Savastano, Principal of Tolman High School in Pawtucket! Please see the following announcement from RIASP:…
Smith Hill Report, 5-8-17
May 8, 2017 RIFTHP Supports Pension COLA Bill RIFTHP President Frank Flynn testified in support of legislation that would provide a 3% cost of living adjustment on the first $50,000 in instances when the pension investments grow at least…